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In Memory

Jim Treadway - Class of 1980

Roll Call Tribute

JAMES "JIM" TREADWAY JR. '84 March 13, 2023 4:49 PM UPDATED: MARCH 14, 2023 10:09 AM

My big brother Jim-- or "Jimmy" as we called him-- was "one of the good ones", as so many described him. He was adored by his family and friends, made us laugh our entire lives, and brought lightness and fun into everything he did. His years at SAHS were some of his favorites, and he was delighted to attend a SAHS all-years reunion in 2010 where he was able to reconnect with so many old friends. Thank you to all you SAHS peeps for being a wonderful part of his life-- Brats are the best! ~Celeste Treadway (SAHS class of '82) 

 

Shared by Jim's sister, Celeste

James Dale Treadway, Jr. 

April 26, 1962 - February 8, 2023

James Dale Treadway, Jr., 60, of North Attleboro, MA, passed away from colon cancer at home surrounded by his loving family on February 8, 2023.

Jim was a loving husband, father, son, brother, and friend. He is survived by his wife of 31 years, Lea MacNider, daughters Ashlin and Julie, mother Anne Wood, brother Jay Treadway, sisters Angie Treadway Doll (Tom) and Celeste Treadway-Leuzinger (Harry), and many loving nieces, nephews and extended family. He is preceded in death by his father, James D. Treadway, Sr. 

An Army brat, Jim was born in Baumholder, Germany; he lived in many places during his life. He attended college in both Texas (Texas A&M, Class of ’84) and Virginia (Virginia Tech), and traveled again in Europe during his college years, but he eventually came to call New England home and raised his family in Massachusetts.

He had many passions, especially motorcycles. He loved riding, tinkering with, but most of all coveting his flawless Honda VFR1200 motorcycle. Riding along stretches of curved rural roads, with the sun on his back, filled his soul. 

Jim took to the drums as a young child and played in the Fightin’ Texas Aggie Band in college. He continued drumming throughout his life, and when he wasn’t actually drumming on his own drum set, he was drumming on steering wheels, countertops, or his own thighs. Neil Peart (“the greatest drummer of all time”) was his hero and Rush his all-time favorite band, but he loved discovering new music and artists and enjoyed all genres. He always had a playlist going and would entertain anyone who would listen to his newest favorite song played over and over on “station WJIM”— turned up loud.

Jim could take anything apart and put it back together. His sharp, mechanical mind understood how things worked. He loved building and fixing things. After getting his Master’s in Architecture at Virginia Tech he moved to Washington, DC. Early on in his architectural career, he discovered Computer-aided Design (CADD) and technology; he took to it instantly and grew to become Chief Engineer, IT at MITRE Corp. He won awards for Datacenter Innovation and Excellence in Engineering.

As a contrarian with a brilliant mind for detail and facts, Jim loved a good debate. He considered arguing to be an enjoyable competitive sport, and sometimes would argue both sides of a question just for the sheer fun of it. He was an avowed atheist, loved to travel, and savored time with family, and friends, a good steak, and an IPA. He was an eternal optimist and was always looking for the next adventure or fun. He brought joy and laughter to all who loved him.

A celebration of his life will be held at the First Universalist Society in Franklin (FUSF) at 11am on Saturday, April 8 2023.